Things You Need to Know About Arabic… and English

THOURIA BENFERHAT
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARABIC AND ENGLISH is a multilingual podcast focused on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and English. Hosted by Thouria Benferhat—Arabic educator with 36 years at the UN, certified in French and Spanish—it offers practical grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights. 🎧 Access 243 longer episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/subscribe 🔗 Explore more: https://linktr.ee/thouria . Thanks for joining a global journey into Arabic and English learning!

  1. May 30

    Socio-Economic Vocabulary - Problems - PART 1 (EN-AR)

    This episode is Part 1 of a multi‑episode series exploring advanced English–Arabic vocabulary related to socio‑economic problems — the issues commonly found in news reports, academic discussions, and policy debates. Each term includes its Arabic translation and a clear example sentence in English and Arabic to show how these problem‑focused words appear in real‑world contexts. A full workbook on Media Arabic and English will be available soon. For updates, visit the author page:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thouria-Benferhat/author/B08WJG8SC5?ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=cbcbdd3c-2df8-474e-a255-d1de8508bdd3 Poverty — الفَقْرُPoverty affects millions of families around the world. (يُؤَثِّرُ الفَقْرُ فِي مَلايِينِ الأُسَرِ حَوْلَ العالَمِ) Unemployment — البَطالَةُUnemployment causes stress and financial hardship. (تُسَبِّبُ البَطالَةُ ضَغْطًا وَصُعُوباتٍ مالِيَّةً) Homelessness — التَّشَرُّدُHomelessness is a serious social problem in many cities. (يُعَدُّ التَّشَرُّدُ مُشْكِلَةً اجْتِماعِيَّةً خَطيرَةً فِي كَثِيرٍ مِنَ المُدُنِ) Starvation — المَجاعَةُStarvation can result from war or natural disasters. (قَدْ تَنْتُجُ المَجاعَةُ عَنِ الحَرْبِ أَوِ الكَوارِثِ الطَّبِيعِيَّةِ) Destitution — الفَقْرُ المُدْقِعُDestitution destroys hope and stability for many people. (يُدَمِّرُ الفَقْرُ المُدْقِعُ الأَمَلَ وَالِاسْتِقْرارَ لِكَثِيرٍ مِنَ النّاسِ) Debt — الدَّيْنُDebt makes life difficult for many families. (يَجْعَلُ الدَّيْنُ الحَياةَ صَعْبَةً لِكَثِيرٍ مِنَ الأُسَرِ) Scarcity — النُّدْرَةُScarcity of water is a growing problem in dry regions. (تُعَدُّ نُدْرَةُ المِياهِ مُشْكِلَةً مُتَزايِدَةً فِي المَناطِقِ الجافَّةِ) Famine — القَحْطُ / المَجاعَةُFamine forces people to leave their homes. (يَدْفَعُ القَحْطُ النّاسَ إِلى تَرْكِ مَنازِلِهِمْ) Drought — الجَفافُDrought harms crops and farmers. (يَضُرُّ الجَفافُ بِالمَحاصِيلِ وَالمُزارِعِينَ) Deprivation — الحِرْمانُDeprivation can limit a child’s future. (يُمْكِنُ أَنْ يَحُدَّ الحِرْمانُ مِنْ مُسْتَقْبَلِ الطِّفْلِ) 📘 Key Problem‑Related Vocabulary (1–10) Problem‑focused socio‑economic vocabulary English–Arabic translations Real‑world usage in both languages Terms relevant to news, policy, and academic discussions 🎧 What Listeners Will Learn📝 Useful For English learners studying global issues Arabic speakers learning advanced English Students of politics, sociology, and economics Anyone following international news

    9 min

  2. May 2

    The Anatomy of an Epic: How “Meat” Became Music in Arabic

    What do a butcher shop, a chaotic battlefield, and Homer’s Iliad all have in common? In today’s episode, we uncover the fascinating linguistic ties behind the Arabic root ل-ح-م (l-ḥ-m). While you might recognize laḥm as the everyday word for "meat," its ancient foundation revolves around the simple idea of things joining or sticking tightly together. Join us as we explore how this concept of attached flesh evolved into malḥama—originally used to describe a fierce clash of bodies in combat where fighters were tightly packed in battle. From there, we map out how a word born in the carnage of war beautifully transformed into a term for sweeping heroic epics and grand, multi-part musical masterpieces. Tune in to see how language seamlessly weaves together physical survival and artistic brilliance! Click to discover my multilingual books!

    2 min

  3. 10/02/2025

    Silent Conversation محادثة صامتة

    English Silent Conversation SilentConversation #LanguageLearning #ArabicWorkbook #ThouriaBenferhat 📚 Discover my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3D8tAjE العربية محادثة صامتة محادثةصامتة #تعلماللغات #كتبالعربية #ثريابنفرحات 📚 اكتشفوا كتبي على أمازون: https://amzn.to/3D8tAjE Français Conversation Silencieuse ConversationSilencieuse #ApprentissageDesLangues #LivreArabe #ThouriaBenferhat 📚 Découvrez mes livres sur Amazon : https://amzn.to/3D8tAjE Español Conversación Silenciosa ConversaciónSilenciosa #AprendizajeDeIdiomas #LibroÁrabe #ThouriaBenferhat 📚 Descubre mis libros en Amazon: https://amzn.to/3D8tAjE

    1 min

  4. 08/07/2025

    Bilingual Military Vocabulary (ENGLISH - ARABIC).

    🪖 Military Vocabulary in Arabic & English Explore essential terminology used in military and conflict reporting—perfect for journalists, interpreters, and bilingual professionals working across Arabic-English contexts. 📘 This episode previews key terms from my upcoming English-Arabic workbook for journalists, designed to support accurate, culturally informed communication in high-stakes environments. 🎯 Listen in for select examples. For the complete vocabulary list and exclusive resources, follow my Amazon author page and Linktree: 🔗 Amazon Author Page: ⁠https://smile.amazon.com/Thouria-Benferhat/e/B08WJG8SC5 ⁠ 🔗 Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/thouria⁠ 🌍 Multilingual Note 🇩🇿 ⁠مصطلحات⁠ عسكرية مهمة للصحفيين صفحة المؤلفة على أمازون: ⁠https://smile.amazon.com/Thouria-Benferhat/e/B08WJG8SC5⁠ 🇫🇷 Vocabulaire militaire essentiel pour les journalistes Page auteur sur Amazon : ⁠https://smile.amazon.com/Thouria-Benferhat/e/B08WJG8SC5⁠ 🇪🇸 Vocabulario militar clave para periodistas Perfil de autora en Amazon: ⁠https://smile.amazon.com/Thouria-Benferhat/e/B08WJG8SC5⁠ #ArabicForJournalists #MilitaryVocabulary #ThouriaBenferhat #ConflictReporting #BilingualWorkbook #LanguageTools #ArabicEnglish #JournalismResources #MultilingualEducation #LinkInBio

    13 min

  5. 07/15/2025

    How to Conjugate the Verb TO SAY in English and Standard Arabic - MSA - Past and Present

    🎙️ English In this episode, I walk through how to conjugate the verb “to say” in both English and Modern Standard Arabic. We explore past and present tenses side by side, covering singular, dual, and plural forms, and noting differences between masculine and feminine usage. This episode is also helpful for Arabic speakers learning English, offering clear comparisons that build grammar confidence. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/thouria 🎙️ Arabic (العربية) في هذه الحلقة، أشرح كيفية تصريف فعل "to say" في اللغة الإنجليزية والفصحى. نغطي الأزمنة الماضية والحاضرة، ونقارن بين المفرد والمثنى والجمع، مع توضيح الفرق بين صيغة المذكر والمؤنث. هذه الحلقة مفيدة أيضا للناطقين بالعربية الذين يدرسون اللغة الإنجليزية، وتساعدهم على فهم القواعد من خلال المقارنة. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/thouria 🎙️ French (Français) Dans cet épisode, je montre comment conjuguer le verbe « dire » en anglais et en arabe standard moderne. Nous comparons les temps passé et présent, en examinant les formes au singulier, duel et pluriel, pour les genres masculin et féminin. Cet épisode est aussi utile aux arabophones qui apprennent l’anglais. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/thouria 🎙️ Spanish (Español) En este episodio, explico cómo conjugar el verbo “decir” en inglés y en árabe estándar moderno. Exploramos los tiempos pasado y presente, comparando las formas singulares, duales y plurales en masculino y femenino. Este episodio es útil para hablantes de árabe que estudian inglés también. 🔗 https://linktr.ee/thouria

    14 min

  6. Season 41, Episode 1 Trailer

    Multilingual Writer and Teacher

    After teaching Arabic through the United Nations Language Program in New York, I now share practical, lesson-based episodes designed to empower global language learners. This podcast features structured content in Arabic and English, with occasional lessons in Spanish and French—ideal for self-paced study and multilingual growth. 🎧 Start learning today  📚 Explore my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/43sxf6l  🌍 Visit my website: https://www.thouriabenferhat.com/ #LanguageLessons #ArabicLearning #MultilingualEducation #LearnArabic #SelfStudyPodcast #LanguageTeacher #ArabicWithThouria #SpotifyPodcasts #LanguageJourney #UNLanguageProgram

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  7. 05/05/2025

    Arabic Dual: Five Things You Need to Know

    In Arabic, the dual form is used to indicate two of something.  When a noun ending in "taa marbuta" (ة) takes a suffix, the ending changes to "taa maftuha" (ت).  For dual forms, "انِ" (aani) is added in the nominative case and "ين َ  " (ayni) in the accusative/genitive cases.  The final "i" in "aani" and "ayni" isn't pronounced if followed by a pause.  So, "وَلَد" (walad, boy) becomes "وَلَدَانِ" (waladāni) and "وَلَدَيْنِ" (waladayni), and "شَجَرَة" (shajarat, tree) becomes "شَجَرَتَانِ" (shajaratāni) and "شَجَرَتَيْنِ" (shajaratayni). Thanks for listening! Let me know if you have any questions. Check out my books and favorite products here: www.amazon.com/shop/thingsyouneedtoknowaboutarabic?isPublicView=true + 3

    2 min

  8. 03/22/2025

    Arabic Possessive Pronouns (MSA)

    Unlock the Secrets of Arabic Possessive Pronouns Dive into the fascinating world of Arabic possessive pronouns in this episode, where we focus on Standard Arabic (الفصحى). This foundational aspect of the language will empower you to use possessive pronouns confidently and correctly. While our focus is on Standard Arabic, we also acknowledge that colloquial varieties (اللهجات) like Egyptian, Levantine, Maghrebi, and Gulf Arabic may bring unique variations to possessive pronouns. Master this essential skill and take your Arabic to the next level! Here’s the detailed breakdown of possessive pronouns in Standard Arabic: First Person (الشخص الأول): Singular (مفرد): كِتَابِي (kitābī) my book Dual (مثنى): كِتَابُنَا (kitābunā) our book Plural (جمع): كِتَابُنَا (kitābunā) our book Second Person (الشخص الثاني): Singular Masculine (مفرد مذكر): كِتَابُكَ (kitābuka) your book Singular Feminine (مفرد مؤنث): كِتَابُكِ (kitābuki) your book Dual (مثنى): كِتَابُكُمَا (kitābukumā) your book Plural Masculine (جمع مذكر): كِتَابُكُم (kitābukum) your book Plural Feminine (جمع مؤنث): كِتَابُكُنَّ (kitābukunna) your book Third Person (الشخص الثالث): Singular Masculine (مفرد مذكر): كِتَابُهُ (kitābuhu) his book Singular Feminine (مفرد مؤنث): كِتَابُهَا (kitābuhā) her book Dual (مثنى): كِتَابُهُمَا (kitābuhumā) their book Plural Masculine (جمع مذكر): كِتَابُهُم (kitābuhum) their book Plural Feminine (جمع مؤنث): كِتَابُهُنَّ (kitābuhunna) their book 📚 Don’t forget to visit my Amazon store to explore my books, including *In Arabic, I Love You*, and other curated items. Every purchase through my affiliate link supports my journey to create more valuable content for you—yes, even if you shop for something entirely different. Your support means the world to me! https://amzn.to/43sxf6l

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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ARABIC AND ENGLISH is a multilingual podcast focused on Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and English. Hosted by Thouria Benferhat—Arabic educator with 36 years at the UN, certified in French and Spanish—it offers practical grammar, vocabulary, and cultural insights. 🎧 Access 243 longer episodes: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thouria-benferhat/subscribe 🔗 Explore more: https://linktr.ee/thouria . Thanks for joining a global journey into Arabic and English learning!

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